Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Princess Alice and Prince Louis of Hesse
1 Dec 1860Albumen print | 8.0 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2900419
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78), and Prince Louise, later Grand Duke of Hesse (1837-92). Princess Alice is seated and looks to the right. She holds her hands together in front of her. Prince Louis stands beside her. placing his right arm on the back of her chair and looking down at her. He holds a cane in his left hand.
Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)
8.0 x 5.7 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
Princess Alice and Prince Louis of Hesse, December 1860 [in Portraits of Royal Children Vol.5 1860-1861]
Acquired by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria
